Alimony & Spousal Support Lawyer in Encinitas & Temecula

Information about Alimony and Spousal Support

Alimony, which is referred to in California as “spousal support,” is not an automatic component of every divorce action in California.

In order to determine whether or not an order for spousal support is appropriate in your matter, an experienced lawyer must perform a thorough analysis of the facts of your situation to determine how to best present a case for or against the implementation of a spousal support order.

There are Two Types of Alimony in California:

Temporary Alimony

A temporary order for support is intended to maintain the financial status quo between the time of filing of the divorce and the final order or Judgment.

This type of spousal support can be determined using the same computer programs used in calculation of child support. Where appropriate, however, the court will consider an order which deviates from a “guideline,” in order to factor in exceptional circumstances affecting the maintenance of the status quo. Determination of true income, needs, and marital standard of living is vital.

Permanent Alimony

This type of alimony is designed to meet a spouse’s financial needs after a divorce has been completed. In establishing a permanent order for spousal support, the court will look to a series of variables set forth in the Family Code, to determine the amount, duration, and security for a spousal support award.

The Factors Reviewed by the Court Include:

The Length of the Marriage

The Marital Standard of Living

The Employability of the Spouses

The Ability of the Supporting Spouse to Pay

The Period of Time the Supported Party Stayed Home with Children

The Obligations and Assets of each Spouse

The Age and Health of the Parties

Tax Consequences

The Balance of Hardships

The Occurrence of Domestic Violence and Other Factors

Spousal Support

Calculating Spousal Takes the Following Into Account:

The Length of the Marriage Or Domestic Partnership

What Each Person Needs Based on the Standard of Living They Had During the Marriage or Domestic Partnership

What Each Person Pays or Can Pay (Including Earnings and Earning Capacity) to Keep the Standard of Living They Had During the Marriage or

Domestic Partnership

Whether Having a Job Would Make it to Hard to Take Care of Children

The Age and Health of Both People

Debts and Property

Whether One Spouse or Domestic Partner Helped the Other Get an Education, Training, Career, or Professional License

Whether There Was Domestic Violence in the Marriage or Domestic Partnership

Whether One Spouse’s or Domestic Partner’s Career was Affected by Unemployment or by Taking Care of Children or Home

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